Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Some Snowy Bird Feeders

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Nice video clip of birds visiting her feeders. Note all the types of bird feeders that she uses.

A selection of clips showing some of the bird visitors to my feeders during the snowy weather.

Snowy Bird Feeders

Monday, December 6, 2010

Taking Care Of Your Birds By Cleaning Your Bird Feeder

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Take a look at this article. Here are some reasons why your bird feeder should be kept clean, and the proper way to do it.

Bird enthusiasts are urged to tidy their feeders and surrounding areas. That means cleaning out old food debris and droppings as well as disinfecting the feeder.

Cleaning bird feeders key to stopping disease

Saturday, December 4, 2010

No More Feeding The Ducks?

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Is it an end to an era in Prospect Park?

“Right now we ask people not to feed the wildlife, but there is no enforcement powers behind [it],” said Eugene Patron, a spokesman for Prospect Park. “

 

Duck feeding is an age-old pasttime

 

Friday, December 3, 2010

Learn How To Live With Black Bears In The Neighborhood

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When I first moved here I was thrilled to see the natural wildlife that wandered through our property. I put up a bird feeder, just like I had at my old house in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I love to feed the birds and, didn't think twice about adding a feeder and, keeping it filled with bird seed.

Living with Black Bears in Golden Gate Estates

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Bird Feeder Set-up And A Workshop For Children

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Here is a great article for getting your bird feeder set up.

Our bird feeder was better than television! It provided us with constant action through a rainbow of visitors, and it was a great way to learn to identify my first birds. 

The Crosby Arboretum holds children’s workshop on making holiday treats for wildlife

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Here Are Some Ways To Discourage House Sparrows

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Are you bothered by too many house sparrows scaring off other birds at your bird feeder? Here is some information you may find helpful.

Nearly everyone who feeds birds encounters problems with house sparrows. They're pigs at feeders and a large flock may drive away the cardinals, finches and chickadees.

Discouraging greedy house sparrows